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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
ED,roRs ROOM

" went to a long table and wrote most all
The afternoon on a piece which was not so
scathing when 1 got through with 1t as l
thought it was going to be, SO | tore IL up.
Then wrote another one. 1t was quite bitter,
| but not so bitter as wished it had been. 1t
had tame places in it where it seemed to all
Hatten out and fail to get there. | never
suffered mentally SO much in my life, and now
and then when wiped my brow on the tail
of my linen coat / could see that the city
editor seemed to enjoy it. BY dusk had
completed an article that was carefully writ
ten, and yet did not expect that it would be
copied very much. 1t was inclined to be
ornate in its style, and still there were words
in IL like 'eggregious,' for instance, that
didn't feel sure | had spelled right. II was
now night, and went home, leaving my
article for the morning paper and feeling
proud that I was getting mixed up th
literature
"My wife was alxiors to find out il had
nnybody's gore Oh my hands before went
into dinner, but convinced her that my heart
was still pure and guiltless, but that had
written piece for the paper that would stir
up the town in the morning.
II looked it through hurriedly, but didn't
find my piece. Most everything else was
there but that, however. 1t was crowded
out! Probably the mush and milk sociable
editor had piece that he wanted to run in
In place Of it, and owing to his influence no
had succeeded. | was greatly irritated. l
had lost one day from my business, but de-
cided to 20 down to the Office again and see
what the matter was.
"This time got to the city editor at once,
and he said If | would write another state
ment he would promise that it should not be
overlooked, and said that us was cooler now
I would 10 doubt write better piece. So /
WINS fool enough to write another flapdoodle
card for the paper 1t took me till 1890, and
as near as can remember simply proved over
nv own signature that was an ice cream
man who aspired to be n large. straw col
ored iackass. When took it in TO the city
editor he asked Inc if / had the slip cut from
the paper to which l referred. Iproduced
H. He looked IL over moment, and then hi
said:
az am sorry that you have been here fol-
two DAYS and sprained your Thinker ovel
this matter, and absorbed your time prepar
ing an exhaustive article for our paper In
your defense, for this slip Is cut out Of SOM
other paper. / don't know what paper 1t Is
but we haven't got any such type as that II
our office
ale then stated that he would not detaii
me any longer, and don't believe he could 1
he had wanted TO- / went down the stair
rather IT, meet the elevator boy again, ant
soon for myself on the street. 1 bough
my wife q new dress on the way home, ant
toll her had thought better Of my assassina
ton scheme ON her account
"Tnat was ten years ago." said the old man
as he arose to go, aand although | have no
always done right, can truly say that tb'
gore Of no newspaper man is on my hands
u New York World.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN.

passed under the twin bells at the threshold.
One may see the forsaken foundation of the
church of poor Padre Gasparas ruined hopes
and ruined life. Beyond the bluffs are to be
seen where Padre Peyri sailed when his heart
was broken. There are in many places in
both Colorado and California the most inter-
esting "reminiscences of the career Of Mrs.
Jackson. Places and people are pointed out
to travellers as the originals of $50 anl SO" of
this or that book of this gifted aGthoress.
The portrait of Mrs. jackson here given is
from photo not heretofore made public 1t
was taken few years before her death.
G. II. YENowINE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
The Tomb of Santa Ana.

1t was pathetic TO find, one day when !
,,;sitod the little cemetery back of the chapel
# Gnadalupe, every other grave profusely
decorated with flowers, and only simple
wreath laid upon the tomb Of Santa Ana. 1t
told q beautiful story. His widow was then
living, and she was true 70 the memory o.
her dead hero, whom al his countFymen had
forgotten. 1t is only few months since she
was laid to rest beside bis grave. She was
but girl and he was at the height Of his
power when they were married.-Arthur
How,rd Noll in American Magazine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

MRS. JACKSON'S HOME AT COLORADO SPRINGS.
light reigns and there is the merest strip OF
the deep blue Colorado sky showing directly
above. Tall ferns are growing everywhere
in the rocky crevices, and many strange vines
and poisoning plants struggle upward to the
light. That hardy and aggressive plant, the
warlike Spanish bayonet. OF soap weed, sends
I'M its snire of creamy blossoms, guarded by its
fringe of bristling leaves. Near the entrance
to the canyon a shrewd and typical Yankee
has set ND a gate where toll is taken, twenty
five cents, for the ostensible purpose of keep
inc in order a rickety fight of 260 stairs.
There is a stream rushing along at the foot OF
the precpice on one side, which is guarded by
an insecure railing. The roar of the waterfall
with the sensation of great height, as one
slowly crawls up this strange stairway in the
rocky CANYON, combine to shake ones nerves
and set ones pulses beating at pretty
lively rate. There is another half hour OF
steep climbing. after reaching the top of the
stairs, over rolling pebbles and sand, then
wall; of a third OF mile on the summit and
of last the grave of al. H." i'll lonely Pine
Hill Forest is reached.
The grave is in the shade of large trees, in
=, small omen space in this wild and almost in
accessible SPOT There is nothing but low,
fiat mound of earth, as it was MIS-. JacKsons
express wish that neither tomb nor monu-
ment should mark the spot. Loving hands
Of friends have piled a cairn of carefully Sc
lected stones near the mound, and planted
trailing killickinnick among them. On tree
at the head of the grave are carved the famil.
lar initials "H. H." Although it was impos-
sible to keep the spot of her burial secret, her
wish that there should be no monument to
mark the spot has been regarded, and as she
desired she was here buried on beautiful
October day, without bell, Or book, OF priest,
or prayer. Her own words most fittingly
describe the choice she made of the soil which
| holds her lonely grave:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
Easily Answered.

The professor was examining young cam
didate in law The subject being inherit
ance, he said:
"When nephew inherits money from nv
uncle what has he 20 doi"
"Notbing in the world, mon professor, ex-
cfI,t 10 enjoy himself. French Joke.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04

Dear hearts whose love has been so sweet to know
That 1 am looking backward as go,
Am lingering while haste, and in this rain
OF tears of joy am mingling tears of pain;
Do not adorn with costly shrub, or tree,
Or flower. the little grave which shelters lie.
Let the wild wind sown seeds grow up unbarmed;
Let all the tiny, busy creatures creep;
let the sweet grass its last years tangles keep;
And when remembering me you come some day,
And stand there, speak no praise, but only say,
CHOW she loved us" 1t was for that she was 30
dear.
These are the only words that shall care TO hear
I am told that many Of Mrs. Jackson's
nrose poems, as we'll as her sonnets, were
composed in the solitude of this romantic
CANYON. She called it her place OF worship,
and here spent each summer tnose nours VI
Sunday which many spend in public wor-
shin, 1t was said by lady whom met,
and who was personally acquainted with
Mrs. jackson, that she had perfect faith in
tbe souls immortality and an intense desire
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-04
HELEN HUNT JACKSON.
A CORRESPONDENT PAYS A VISIT
TO HER GRAVE.
She Was Buried According to Her Own
Wishes in the Depths of Lonely
Canyon, Where the Public Eye Should
Not Find Her Last Resting Place.
Special Correspondence. |

COLORADO SPRINGS. July ga few days
ago l paid visit to the lonely grave of
Helen Hunt Jackson, the late lamented
III. H." of American literature, whose mortal
remains were laid to rest in an unmarked
spot in the south canyon of Cheyenne noun
tain, about six miles from Colorado Springs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

diseases can be cured if properly treated
in time. as shown by the following state
ment from d. c. Freeman, Sydney
Having been great sufferer from pull
monary attacks, and gradually wasting
away for the past two years, 1t affords me
pleasure 20 testify that Scotts Emulsion
OF cod liver oil with lime and soda has
given me great relief. and | cheerfully
recommend it to ali suffering in similar
way to myself In addition, would say
that it is very pleasant to take.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

An elephant belonging to a travelling cir
Gus broke out of the stables at Rugby, Eng.
and bursting open the door Of small cottage
adjoining, squeezed in, unfastened the cup
board and dinsd on a dozen pots of jam, a
gallon of picked onions, supply of dam
Sons, joint Of meat, a loaf of bread, a pound
of butter and quantity of sweets. 1t took
nearly two hours TO get the animal out
New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11
AT Peace,

A stomach in revolt is an obdurate reb
el. Corrected with Hosteiter's Stomach
Bitters, its dissensions with the food in
troduced into il in unwary moments OF
appetite ceases. Then il is at peace.
Then dyspepsia abandons its grip. Then
such fractions manifestations rs heart
burn, sinking sensation in the pit of the
abdomen between meals and unnatural
fulness afterwards, flatulence, acii gulp.
ings. biiousness, &c, cease to inflic'
martyr1om. After course of the nat
ional tonic and Alternative. the liver and
bowels, always more or less disordered
during prolonged attack of indigestion
resume their functions and become regu.
lar. Thus not only dyspepsia, but il!
coneomitanls. constipation and bilious
ness, are conquered by the medicine
which remedies their fruitful cause. weak
ness of the organs of digestion. The ep
igastric nerve cellular tissue, in short
every organ that bears a part in the di
gestive processes acquires vignr aud reg
ularity from the benian invigorant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

is eagerly sought for, read with pleasure
or disappointment is then tossed aside
and forgotten. But ladies Sxho read OF
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, read il
again, for they discover in it something
to prize-a messenger of JOY to those
suffering from functional arrangements
OF any OF the painful disorders er weak
nesses peculiar to their sex. Periodical
pains, internal inflammation and ulcera'
ton readily yield to its wonderful curative
and healing powers Ii is the only med
icine for women, sold by druggists, I'm
der positive guarantee from the manu-
facturers, that it will give salts action il
every case. or money will be refunded
This guarantee has been printed on th'
bottle>wrapper. and faithfully carried
out for many years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

Professor Nicholson, of the State university
of Lincoln, Neb, has been presented with
interesting Indian relics taken from the grave
of an old warrior at Louisville, in Cass
county. The brave was buried in a sitting
posture with his face to the east, and was well
supplied with jewelry. The professors share
of this finery is ring and bracelet. Both
are of pounded brass. The ring bears a
rudely carved letter NJ on the seal The in
trinsic value OF the metal is not large, but the
iewelry is not for sale at any price,-Chicago
Naup
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

Insanity is on the increase. Statistics
show this Many cases are Brought on
by overwork, anxiety. excitement, men
tai trouble and nervous prostration it is
also inherited Invariably sleeplessness
and constipation manifest themselves he
fore one becomes insane Constipation
induces dysnepsia, jaundice. bad breath,
piles, pimples. low spirits, headache, etc
DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic relieve,
constipation, thereby curing these dis
eases. Price. SO cents, Of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

A French opera manager was in despair at
the prospect Of having to produce IL Afri-
caine" with white 9egroes in the ballet, be
cause the dancers refused to black their faces
for fear it would injure their compilations.
He issued an order, however, that all the
young and pretty girls must color their faces,
because it would do them no harm, while the
old and plain ones would be allowed to ap
pear without black faces, because they had
more need to take care Of their looks. The re
suit was that every blessed one of the pirl
tried to get on more black than any of The
| Others, and when the ballet was on the stag,
half dozen extra calciums had to be used t.
| keep the audience from thinking the light
had all gone out-New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley. Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa. tells the following remarkable
story, the truth of which is vouched fol
by the residents of the town: 81 am u
years old, have been troubled with kid
ney complaint and lameness for many
years; could not dress myself without
help. Now | am free from all pain ant
soreness. and am able to do all my owl
housework. l owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth aut
removed completely all disease and pam.
Try bottle, only soc. at Hartz & Balm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

have been a great sufferer from Hay
Fever for IS years and have tried vsriou:
things without doing any good. | reac
of the mauy wondrous cures OF Ely'i
Cream Balm and thought | would Try
once more. In 10 minutes after one ap
plication | was wonderfully helped. TIVE
weeks ago l commenced using it and nov
| feel entirely cured. 1t is the creates
discovery ever known or heard of.
DUHAMEL CLARK. Farmer,
Lynn. Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

Who of us are without trouble be they
small OF large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough, sevcrb
cold, OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but AL of these hlay he
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fol
children. Price 80 cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Grlgg's Glycerine Salve, which is q sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises
scalds, burns wounds and sll other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter snd a
skin eruption Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 2s cents. Sold nv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11
MALARIA.

"If people could only know
what a splendid medicine
Simmons Liver Regulator is
there would be many a ply
sician without a patient and
many an interminable doc
tor bill saved. | consider it
infallible in malarial infec-
tion. | had for many years
been a perfect physical
wreck from a combination
Of complaints, all the out
growth of malaria in my
system, and even under the
skillful hand of DIR. j. p.
Jones, of this city, | had de-
SPARED of ever being a well
woman again. Simmons
Silver Regulator was recon-
mended to me. ! tried it;
it helped me, and it is the
only thing that ever did me
any good. | persevered in
its use, and | am now in per
feet health. | know the
medicine cured me, and |
always keep it as a reliable
'standby'.in my family"
Respectfully,
Mrs. MARY RAY,
Camden, Ala.
ONLY GENUINE
has our letter Q stamp In red on front OF wrapp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

A man in Rondout has had an alpaca
umbrella for thirty years. If it had
been silk umbrella the story would
have been different,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

Mr. Iiams is running for office in Oma~
ha. The prohibitionists will vote against
him. because he comes within one of be-
ing Nh ] Jams
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

Mrs Kissenger, former belle of New
Albany, Ind, has elopec with pediltr
who bears the reputation of being tie
homeliesl man in the HoOSler state.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

Houston. Texas, is only small town
in comparison with Chicago. yet sixteen
divorces were recently granted there in
| one day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

The BARRIERS are to hold national
convention in Buffalo. Speeches are TO
be limited to the time required for an or
dinary shave.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11
NEW CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Builders and Contractors

Shonld get our PRICES for Builders Hardware,
Iron Work, Glass Cut Stone. Tie, Roofing, Lum-
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

An Evart, (Mich) woman has duck
that has four wings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

Gen. W A Greely will quit France fc
America on Oct. %.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11
BUY+HOME
Invest in Rock Island Real Estate.

The future of Rock Island never looked brighter
than it does today, and there time
when there more confidence manifested among
citizens. The so-called Blooms" of some
Western towns have had their day, and caught
their victims, and the sober second sense is re-
turning, and with it the desire to locate in cities
which have not been built in day aud swept away
in q night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-11

In Bailey Davenport's Second addition, Third ad-
diton and Fourth addition to the city of Rock ISL
and, ranging from $3.50 to $780, Easy terms to work
ing men-one fourth down, balance in two, three and
four years Also IA lots in B. Davenport's Second
addition to Moline
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-17
The Needles Art.

A STATESMAN reporter yesterday paid
visit to the store OF Mr.. n. Y. Uittlinger,
No. 3o2 East Pecan street, where are ex-
bibited wonders ot ueedlework done on
the Domestic sewing machine. They are,
indeed, wonders, Some pieces of work
would seem almost impossible to produce
unless proof positive DO given, and this is
doue by expert operators while you look.
Among the articles are lifelike portraits
of Gen. Grant aud President Cleveland,
some rich effects sn Kensington stitching
and many other articles, such as curtains,
hmbrequins, bedspreads, etc, too numer-
Gus to mention. ticket for q drawing
for magnificent Domestic machine is
given to every lady visitor, which is really
small inducement compared 20 the
beautiful things to be seen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-17
FREE TRADE.

The reduction of internal revenue and
the taking off of revenue stamps from
Proprietary Medicines go doubt has large
ly benefited the consumers, as well as re
lieving the burden of home manufac-
turers. Especially is this the case witt
Green's August Flower and Boschee's Ger
man Syrup, as the reduction of thirty
six cents per dozen has been added to in
crease the size Of the bottles containing
these remedies, thereby giving one-fifth
more medicine in the Is cent size. The
August Flower for Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint, and the German Syrup for
Cough and Lung troubles, have, perhaps,
the largest sales Of any medicines in the
world. The advantage of increased size
OF the bottles will be greatly appreciated
by the sick and afflicted in every town
and village in civilized countries. Sample
bottles tor 10 cents remain the same size.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-17
Contemplated Public Improve



The special committee of the city cOun
Gil, to consider what public Improvements
the financial condition of the city will per
nit of dnring the coming year, and what
their character and location shall be, held
their first meeting at the city hall last
night. The full committee, consisting III
Mayor Robertson, ex-oficiO, and Alder
men Cummings, Walker, Odell, Worthan,
Fisher, and Warren, were present, as
were also Aldermen Schneider, Metz, Cald-
well, Shuber, Townsend, Welmer, Phillips,
and Jones, and a goodlY number of inter
ested citizens.
A comprehensive statement of the city IS
income and expense budget was made b
Alderman Odell, chairman of the finance
committee.
After providing for all the running e
penses of the government, including sala
ries, water, gas, fire department, polio
hospital, city teams, interest on bone
and reasonable contingent, it was show
that the amount available for bridges an
streets would be in the neighbOrhood q
$4,000.
Applications were considered by the
committee for the following public i'm
prOvements:
For Typographical survey (estimated) INNS 1865
Teegraphic fire alarm sys EN- 49,
New bridge over ShOal creek on West Pecan
street, and the removal of the one now there
to Cedar street, same ............"... 6,1tl
New bridge on North avenue, or Walnut
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 20 ~
New bridge on Hickory street ......... 10 o
New bridges over Little Shoal in Fourth and
Fifth wards 1000
New bridge over Little ShOal in Third ward. 30 1
Abfi pal ann, fnr, hriI Vntn mt rl
on Willow street. at last meeting of council 40
Culvert oyer Congress avenue in Sixth ward. e.!
For extension of North San Marcos street In
Ninth and Tenth wards decentralization. 900
For work on river bank, foot of BraZos
street, 5000.
These applications were freely dis
cussed and it was decided that the CON
mittee should meet at the mayors offic
on Friday at 4 O'Clock p. m. and go in a
body to the point at which it is proposed
to locate the bridges, and consider each
proposition thoroughly before fill al
action.
At the last council meeting $1,000 wa
appropriated to bridge Little Shoal cree.
on Hickory or Eighth street, $11OO to
widen the bridge over Walla creek on
Willow street. These improvements vii
be begun at once, and such new ones a.
the committee shall recon end and tho
council shall approve of will be begun
soon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-17
Erin GO Brah.

Tomorrow will DO "st. Patricks day
in the mOrnin' "a day venerated and
reyered by all true sons of the Emerald
Isle. 1t is customary all over the country
where lrishmon are gathered, to celebrate
chr 'ly with appropriate ceremonies,
parndes, balls or private parties
her the sons of Erin in this city in
10 maks any formal celebration has
yet been announced, but that there
be social gatherings in the evenin g
well be assured,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-17
STARTLING. BIT TRUE.

WILLS PoINr, TEXAS, December |, 1856.
After suffering for more than three
years with disease of the throat and lungs.
| got so low last spring | was entirely I'M
able to do anything, and my cough was 80
bad l scarcely slept any at night. NV
drHEgl-. s.r. IL. lioci1igat. -a.t roo %
tgia. bottle OF DR.. BC5ANEOr COUGH
AND LUNG SYRUP. found relief and
al-er using SIX $lOO bo.ties, ] ra- entire.
" cured. j. 81 WELDgN.
Sold a. Aie1ander's drug orr